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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.52, 1,484.04 and 680.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.52, 1,484.04 and 680.96 is: 1,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.52 : 1,484.04 = 680.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.52/1,484.04 = 680.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.52x = 1,484.04 × 680.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.52x = 1,010,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,571.88/991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.21

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